Legislation and Funding
Legislation and funding issues always affect EMS budgets and operations. Use this topic to find out how the latest economic news is affecting EMS.
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Drs. Tracy Coffey and Ashley Huff discuss geographic inequities and extraordinarily long transports
Why smaller EMS agencies need grant funding, and four programs to look into
In Pennsylvania, 鈥渢he lowest form of government is responsible for public safety,鈥� said Eric Henry, who operates Meadville Area Ambulance Service
鈥淎t this point, it鈥檚 the town鈥檚 turn to decide do you really want us or not?鈥� said Dean Romano, director of Rotterdam EMS
Doug Dick, EMS chief and founder of Superior Ambulance Service and Education Institute, is looking to county and state legislators and 22 municipalities for funds
The new Riley County building will include offices, training rooms, an operations center, a backup site for emergency communications, and a full EMS station
Carroll County Fire & EMS Director Michael Robinson Sr. said he plans to hire up to 240 employees in the next two years
Safety Director Karrie Howard: Nicole Carlton 鈥渉as proven herself an effective leader during several major events within the city. Carlton is a dedicated public servant鈥�
鈥淲e have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,鈥� said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter鈥檚 Association
鈥淭his further shattered already broken families,鈥� FDNY widow Janlyn Scauso said about being barred from the fund
San Diego鈥檚 EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
鈥淲e are so sad,鈥� said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. 鈥淭he members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.鈥�
Bryony Gilbey joins the podcast to discuss 鈥淗onorable but broken,鈥� the documentary that sums up the precipitous state of EMS
The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too
Five years after the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, first responders have access to a 50,000-square-foot high-tech tactical training center
With Pharr EMS officials planning to lay off 40 employees next month, Med Care EMS鈥� legal allegations against the city are questionable
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state鈥檚 fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
City leaders have purchased five unmarked police cars, three K-9 vehicles, an ambulance and refurbishment of an ambulance chassis with the money
GMR鈥檚 Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence for a frank discussion on operational deficits
Costs and wait times are up and annual memberships are down as Superior Ambulance Service founder Doug Dick is trying to retain EMS providers
The company is mandating overtime shifts and plans to revamp its operations at the U.S.- Mexico border
Beginning in October, drivers must change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle showing hazards or caution signals
Colorado Public Radio and other news organizations asked Adams County District Judge Kyle Seedorf to force the report鈥檚 release under Colorado open records laws
Officials voiced a concern that without this law, the state may face a disadvantage in recruitment
In a letter, the Pharr city manager also shared four options for future subsidies
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
鈥淗e was proud to represent our community,鈥� Assemblyman Rudy Salas said about the founder of Hall Ambulance Service and four-term Bakersfield mayor
The company said it will try to transfer employees to its emergency division
The new Medicaid-supported plan allows the state to provide and expand programs like Eugene-based CAHOOTS, whose crews include paramedics
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
鈥淎 paramedic coming to us in an accident and knowing what to look for would really help future victims not be hurt or sold or worse,鈥� a trafficking survivor said of the legislation
